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Southern Squash Casserole: A Comforting Classic Recipe

Southern Squash Casserole is a comforting classic dish made with yellow squash, cheese, and buttery crackers, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds yellow squash sliced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed buttery crackers like Ritz
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the sliced squash and chopped onion. Cook for about 5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked squash and onion, shredded cheddar cheese, crushed crackers, milk, eggs, melted butter, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the casserole is set.
  6. Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in cooked crumbled bacon or sausage.
  • Substitute half of the cheddar cheese with mozzarella for a different cheese flavor and texture.

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